Proposed revisions seek to update and simplify the bar's public comment rules by reorganizing and consolidating them, deleting those that are unnecessary, defining those subject to public comment rules and streamlining the process.

Proposed amendments to Article II of the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar regarding board elections would change the recount rule to require the challenger to deposit the anticipated costs of the recount before it starts. A second proposal modifies the rule for filling vacancies to allow the special election for longer vacancies to be held in conjunction with the next regularly scheduled board election.